Marine; reef-associated; depth range 10 - 28 m . Tropical

Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm Max length : 23.0 cm TL male/unsexed; ; 23.0 cm NG (female)

Dorsal spines (total): 5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 17 - 18. Has a white mid-lateral stripe from the upper pectoral base to the tail. Males have narrow diagonal lines on the cheek. . Fine spotting over the back . Scales on back above white stripe with dark edges, many with outer half dark brown. An orange-yellow bar at base of pectoral fins . Body shape (shape guide): elongated.